Providing reliable electricity has always required a careful balance. The U.S. electric grid must balance supply and demand in real time across a vast, interconnected network. While that challenge isn’t new, today’s energy landscape is evolving faster than ever. Across the country, the way electricity is generated and delivered is changing. Traditional power plants that… Continue reading.

If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.

As we settle into the heat of July, our homes naturally use more electricity. Air conditioners run longer, refrigerators work harder, and daily routines — from cooking dinner to doing laundry — often overlap during the warmest parts of the day. That’s also when the demand for electricity across our community is at its highest…. Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy has announced that the Lanesville solar site will be taken out of service in mid-2026.  After reviewing the site’s operations, Hoosier Energy determined that it is no longer operating reliably and would require major repairs to keep online. Because the equipment is aging and no longer supported, investing additional funds in the site… Continue reading.

New Albany, Indiana | Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.  The Sporting Club is a premier outdoor sporting and event venue offering sporting clays, archery, and one-of-a-kind experiences in a scenic, relaxed setting. It has been in business since 2020 and is owned by Joe Crea and Ben… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC is always looking for ways to support our youth. We are proud of you and your accomplishments. Best of luck to all of you!

Most people remember March 1976 for Indiana University’s unbeaten national championship in men’s basketball. But that date is also notable for the start of Donnie Eslinger’s career at Hoosier Energy, one that has reached 50 years and counting. Eslinger, who is now a transmission working foreman, was initially hired as a communications technician C at… Continue reading.

The employees and directors of Harrison REMC would like to thank everyone who attended the 88th Harrison REMC Annual Meeting! The crowd was large at the Harrison County fairgrounds on May 6. Members were able to vote, play Bingo, meet the directors, and enjoy food and ice cream. The children’s area had activities, and the… Continue reading.

The Harrison REMC Board of Directors has approved paying capital credits in the amount of $1.5 million for portions of 1990, 1991, and 2020. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. Capital credits are one of the benefits of membership with a not-for-profit electric cooperative… Continue reading.

What’s the difference between allocated and retired capital credits? Allocated capital credits appear as an entry on the co-op’s permanent financial records and reflect your equity or ownership in Harrison REMC. When capital credits are retired, a check or bill credit is issued to you, and your equity in the co-op is reduced. How are… Continue reading.

Nicolas W. Smith, Central: Toy Tractor + $25 Dick’s Gift Card, Jacobi Sales & Wesco D. Chad Simpson, Elizabeth: Fire Extinguisher + $25 Dick’s Gift Card, Derby Fire & Safety & Wesco Donald W. Brunner, Corydon: Stadium Seat + $50 Gift Card Sam’s Tavern Floyds Knobs, John Jones & Milsoft James S. Lynch Jr., Palmyra:… Continue reading.

In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.